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Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area effective March 1, 2026, after 30 years with the local organization. Mr. Carlson, who has spent 40 years total with the YMCA organization,…
New Dick’s House of Sport at former Sears could lead to closing of existing Dick’s Sporting Goods store
The opening of a new Dick’s House of Sport in the former Sears store in…
Federal funding freeze uncertainty jeopardizes Linn County nonprofits, survey finds
After the recent federal funding freeze debacle, Linn County nonprofits have experienced significant uncertainty. As…
CRBT announces leadership change
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that Larry Helling will retire from his…
‘The state of the city is strong’: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague urges unity in uncertain times in State of the City address
The Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City was packed the evening of Feb. 18…
City of Marion seeks to sell runway at Marion Municipal Airport
The City of Marion is pursuing an initiative to end its ownership of the runway…
Pending final approval, Hy-Vee secures naming rights for North Liberty’s new event center and amphitheater
Pending final city council approval, the new event center and amphitheater in North Liberty’s Centennial…
Iowa City Council special election scheduled for March 4
Iowa City voters will decide the next representative for the District C City Council seat…
MidAmerican Energy announces ambitious Iowa solar energy project
MidAmerican Energy announced a proposal Monday for two new generation projects in an effort to…
Uptown Marion could support upscale hotel, study indicates
Uptown Marion has the capacity to support an upscale, 80- to 90-room hotel, according to…
True North Restoration opens Cedar Rapids location
True North Restoration celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 4501 Pro Farmer Rd.,…
New child care center, window replacement among UI projects seeking approval at Board of Regents meeting next week
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for four…
Deadline approaches for University of Iowa Venture School
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business ideas and gain expert guidance can apply for…
Meisheid named chair of Linn County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Brandy Z. Meisheid has been named chair of the Linn County Board of Supervisors…
New mixed-use development proposed for former Marion Public Library site
A new mixed-use development is in the works for the former Marion Public Library site…
Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy
Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…
